Request a Tree

The Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee (APSTC) has a number of trees looking for homes. To request a tree, submit the Request a Tree Form. After we receive your request, the Tree Warden or a member of the committee will schedule a site visit . We will help you find the best site for your tree and pick the right tree for that spot, and have you sign the Tree Planting and Maintenance Agreement which is required for all recipients.

Family & Friends
When necessary the committee can assist with digging and planting, but in most cases we request you to organize a planting session with your family and friends. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request. However the APSTC and Tree Warden reserve the right to make the final determination.

About Amherst

The Town of Amherst, located in the lovely Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, is a diverse, inclusive community offering numerous educational and cultural opportunities.

Host to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, the Town enjoys a tradition of open, professional, and high level of government services, quality education, support for open space and agriculture, and respect for its history.